PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 21, 2014 21:32:09 GMT
A design principle that's often cited regarding patterns is gallon/quart/pint/cup/ounce. What patterns do you often combine for a striking & well-balanced layout? TFS
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Post by TracieClaiborne on Sept 21, 2014 22:28:17 GMT
I like a small print and a stripe. Overall, I prefer smaller prints in patterned paper because they don't seem to overwhelm my photos! I also like them for cards.
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Post by DawnMcD on Sept 22, 2014 1:55:18 GMT
For me it is often a dot, a stripe or plaid, and a floral. Sometimes I add in or substitute a script or dictionary or other typography print.
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Post by lauralaforest on Sept 22, 2014 3:21:44 GMT
I must admit, after being a Glitter Girl fan for so long, I love using different patterns and not really giving too much thought into them.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 22, 2014 17:22:21 GMT
Thanks for your replies.
My layouts start with a solid colored cardstock base. Pattern is usually introduced via the photos &/or actual memorabilia, then complemented with plaids, stripes, chevron, polka dots, herringbone, or other classics. Since I'm generally theme-challenged, I prefer small repetitive icons/images (probably because they resemble a classic pattern) & struggle with/avoid larger scale patterns.
Please add your go-to or favorite pattern combinations!
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angsandy
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Post by angsandy on Sept 23, 2014 15:47:36 GMT
I love mixing patterns, mainly geometrics and looking at my recent layouts I done :
- chevron with large polka dot
- diamond, small floral, random polka dot
- small stars, chevron, medium floral, wood grain
- small text, wavy lines, diagonal stripe, small chevron
- diagonal stripe, cloud+sky, polka dots
- large horizontal stripe, bokeh, diagonal stripe, large text
- arrows, large floral, small hexagon, tone-on-tone diagonal
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